How do I get my Charges to show up as expenses. Specifically, all my Hotel charges which are business expenses do not seem to be added to the ongoing expenses tally?

Thanks for reaching out, @usermparrish3333. I'd be glad to assist you in getting your charges to show up as expenses.

Hotel charges for business travel should be categorized as Travel expenses. Make sure they're categorized correctly. 

Follow these steps:

1. Go to the Transactions menu.
2. Locate the hotel charges in the list. 
3. Select the appropriate category for the expense. For hotel charges, choose Travel expenses.
4. Ensure that the Business option is selected or checked for these transactions. This step ensures that the expenses are recognized as deductible business expenses.

Once done, you can check your ongoing expenses tally on your Homepage. You may also use this guide for classifying transactions: Schedule C and Expense Categories.

You can also review your tax reports to ensure that all your business expenses, including hotel charges, are properly accounted for.

If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help you make the most of QuickBooks Self-Employed and ensure your business finances are well-managed. 

Hey thanks for your reply.  The thing is all my transactions are already categorized as business expenses/travel expenses (is there a differenece?) ... but for example i have a single hotel bill that exceeds the amount indicated as my entire expenses for the year to date.  For some reason QBSE simply doesn't seem to factor anything into the so-called expense report.  Hoping there is just some switch i haven't pulled that will properly account these expenses.

Hello there, @usermparrish3333.

Thank you for responding to our inquiry in the Community. Rest assured, I will assist you in generating an accurate report with the correct data.

When generating the report, ensure that the date and posting account of the transaction is accurate. Incorrect information in these fields could be the reason for any discrepancies. To resolve this, simply navigate to the Transactions page and filter the entries by date and account.

Here's how:

1. Sign in to your QBSE account and navigate to the Transactions menu.
2. Click on Report on the left panel. 
3. Go to the Profit and Loss section.
4. Next, choose a Custom date in the Date field and enter the specific date range for the transactions.
5. Then, click Apply.

I’ve added screenshots for visual reference: 

You can also check this link to get additional details about custom categories in QBSE: Custom categories in QuickBooks Self-Employed. 

I'll include this helpful resource that you can read to provide guidance in calculating your taxes in QBSE: Automatically estimate your income tax in QuickBooks Self-Employed.

I'm pleased to share these details with you today. If you have any further questions regarding your reports or statements, please feel free to leave a comment below and I will be happy to assist you. Have a good one.